There are no words....

I tried to write an entry about the latest happenings in my life, but for now I am just not able. All I can do is ask for those who read this blog to say a special prayer this week for my family. Most importantly for my grandfather who has been in the hospital since Monday and for my grandmother who will never admit that she too is not in the best of health. The decision has been made to send my grandfather to a VA nursing home. I know in my heart it is the best thing for him. My grandmother might know deep in her heart that it is the right thing to do, but she cannot see past tomorrow right now. Her heart is broken knowing she will not be waking up in the same house with my grandfather whom she has loved for over 61 years.

My grandfather's illness which began 14 years ago has not only affected him. Some families grow closer in times of need realizing that life is too short and precious. Other families don't always realize the gift of time God has given them, and they live in denial. We all deal with life and death in our own way. It is sad for me to see what has happened to my mother's family because growing up everyone seemed to love each other so much. I'm sure that they do still love each other, but they just do not seem to remember how to show it.

So, my reason for posting this blog is one to remind my boys when they are older and look back on this blog to remember that no matter what happens in life nothing is more important than remembering to love each other. Number 2 is to ask each person who reads this to stop and ask God to help my family find it's way back to each other because I do believe that with prayer anything is possible. Finally, pray for my grandmother. Help her remember how to live again for herself and know that choosing to do that isn't leaving my grandfather behind. It's taking a little of him with her and living the life he wishes they could have continued to have together.